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Here is a list of 12 gorgeous towns and places where you can find a bargain home. Property portal Kyero has analysed thousands of listings to uncover Spain’s most affordable destinations, revealing that bargain hunters can still find everything from €20,000 renovation projects in mountain villages to €75,000 beachfront apartments on the Mediterranean. The guide shows buyers who are willing …

WITH its eye-catching orange tree-lined streets, renowned gastronomy and spectacular monuments such as the Plaza de España or Royal Alcazar, it’s no surprise that Sevilla has become a leading destination for tourists eager to soak up some Spanish culture. In fact, the Pearl of Andalucia is Spain’s third most popular city with visitors, with around 4.8 million making the trip …

The goal is to eliminate tax fraud, and transfer all bookkeeping onto a digital system that can be traced. VeriFactu – What it is VeriFactu, despite the confusion that often occurs, is a technical standard and not a government portal. Invoicing software that is approved must produce invoices that comply with strict criteria. Each invoice has a unique code and …

French legislators are calling for a ban of social media platforms for kids under 15, and a “digital curb” for kids aged 15-18. They claim that TikTok and other similar apps have a “toxic” or “addictive impact”.  After six months of research into the psychological impact of social media on young people, a parliamentary panel described TikTok’s content as “slow-poison” …

Mercadona trolleys. Credit: Rafa Jodar, Shutterstock Mercadona is pressing ahead with its expansion in Portugal, offering hundreds of new jobs with some salaries reaching nearly €4,900 gross per month. The Spanish supermarket giant has also unveiled a €290 million logistics hub and continues to open new stores across the country. Mercadona offers legal jobs with high salaries NIT states that …

The number of NEW mortgages in Spain has risen to levels that have not been seen since the beginning of 2011. According to figures released by the National Institute of Statistic on Wednesday, 243,257 mortgages for home purchases were approved between January and June of this current year. It was a 25% increase compared to 2024. READ MORE Mortgage costs …

Barcelona has been knocked off the top spot as Catalunya’s most exclusive real estate hotspot. Homes in this quiet coastal town average over nine million Euros. Avinguda Supermaresme is the most expensive street in Catalunya for the second straight year. This was according to the property portal Idealista. Barcelona’s historically prestigious areas have been beaten by the stunning coastal thoroughfare, …

VALENCIA is the most sought-after city in Spain for those looking to rent long-term. The study by online property portal Idealist Between January and March, the city surpassed Barcelona, the leader in the market, with 17%, as it attracted more clients. Madrid and Sevilla are next on the list with 9.1% each.. READ MORE VALENCIA CITY – AERIAL VIEW The …

ERA Costa & Sol continues to make waves as the standout real estate agency along Spain’s beautiful, sunshine coast. The dynamic firm is part of ERA Real Estate, a renowned international network that combines real estate expertise, heritage and local knowledge with an international clientele seeking to buy their dream properties in the sun. With offices in Benahavis and Marbella, …

In the first quarter of 2025, the price of a house in Spain increased twice as quickly as the average for the European Union. Eurostat data shows that Spanish prices increased by 12.3%, or more than double the EU average of 5.7% in the first three months of the year. Portugal (16.3%), Bulgaria (15.1%) and Croatia (13.1%) surpassed Spain in …